Charleston, SC
Green Card Copy Apostille in Charleston, SC
How Charleston residents get their Green Card Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Green Card Copy was notarized in South Carolina, it’s apostilled by the South Carolina Secretary of State in Columbia, not in Washington.
- County
- Charleston County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- State apostille office
- South Carolina Secretary of State, Columbia
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Notarized in South Carolina: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in South Carolina, the apostille is issued by the South Carolina Secretary of State in Columbia.
- Hague Convention destination: the South Carolina apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the South Carolina-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the South Carolina Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its South Carolina authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
Charleston: the local details
Charleston is in Charleston County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. South Carolina state documents are apostilled by the South Carolina Secretary of State in Columbia.
About the Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
Getting it done from Charleston
We don’t have an office in Charleston — and you don’t need one. Charleston clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Green Card Copy in Charleston — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Charleston for a Green Card Copy?
A document notarized in South Carolina is apostilled by the South Carolina Secretary of State in Columbia.
Do I need to visit an office in Charleston?
No. Charleston clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Charleston?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Which federal court covers Charleston?
Charleston is in Charleston County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Related: All documents in Charleston · Green Card Copy in South Carolina · Green Card Copy — full guide
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